Modern Shower Ideas That Will Turn Your Bathroom Into a Masterpiece

November 7, 2017Doug Murray

After the kitchen, the bathroom is the room in your home that most affects its value. A bathroom reno is a big job, though, and if you don’t think it through with care, it can cost much more than it’s worth. These amazing shower ideas will inspire you to make changes that will add value and turn your bathroom into a showpiece.

Bathrooms

Modern Shower Ideas That Will Turn Your Bathroom Into a Masterpiece

November 7, 2017 Doug Murray

After the kitchen, the bathroom is the room in your home that most affects its value. A bathroom reno is a big job, though, and if you don’t think it through with care, it can cost much more than it’s worth. These amazing shower ideas will inspire you to make changes that will add value and turn your bathroom into a showpiece.

1. Double the Fun

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1. Double the Fun

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Double showerheads make this spacious shower one that you’d like to share with someone special. The use of a wall recess is a clever way to provide shelf space while reducing clutter.

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1. Double the Fun

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Double showerheads make this spacious shower one that you’d like to share with someone special. The use of a wall recess is a clever way to provide shelf space while reducing clutter.

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2. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

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2. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

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Staying with the same bathroom: An easy, cost-effective way to make any space look double the size is to add a large mirror. In this minimalist bathroom, the light-coloured walls and absence of clutter add to the illusion of space.

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2. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

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Staying with the same bathroom: An easy, cost-effective way to make any space look double the size is to add a large mirror. In this minimalist bathroom, the light-coloured walls and absence of clutter add to the illusion of space.

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3. A Room With a View

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3. A Room With a View

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Make the most of a great view with large windows and glass doors. Neutral colours and natural materials bring nature inside or you can simply step out on the deck after your shower to breathe in the fresh air.

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3. A Room With a View

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Make the most of a great view with large windows and glass doors. Neutral colours and natural materials bring nature inside or you can simply step out on the deck after your shower to breathe in the fresh air.

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4. Let the Sunshine In

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4. Let the Sunshine In

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A skylight cleverly placed above the shower allows the sunlight in, creating a feeling of openness. Smooth white surfaces also add a perfect contrast to the darker textured walls.

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4. Let the Sunshine In

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A skylight cleverly placed above the shower allows the sunlight in, creating a feeling of openness. Smooth white surfaces also add a perfect contrast to the darker textured walls.

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5. Frost It

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5. Frost It

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Large windows and glass doors are all very well but what would the neighbours say? In this shower, a frosted-glass window provides privacy while allowing in enough light to make the space look bigger.

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5. Frost It

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Large windows and glass doors are all very well but what would the neighbours say? In this shower, a frosted-glass window provides privacy while allowing in enough light to make the space look bigger.

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6. Cool Blue

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6. Cool Blue

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Blue adds colour but is neutral enough to be adaptable to any style of décor. Here the blue tiling turns the shower into a cool oasis.

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6. Cool Blue

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Blue adds colour but is neutral enough to be adaptable to any style of décor. Here the blue tiling turns the shower into a cool oasis.

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7. Luxurious White

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7. Luxurious White

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White marble makes this bathroom fit for a palace. The shower is behind an almost invisible glass door so you can still watch the morning news on TV, while recesses in the walls provide shelf space.

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7. Luxurious White

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White marble makes this bathroom fit for a palace. The shower is behind an almost invisible glass door so you can still watch the morning news on TV, while recesses in the walls provide shelf space.

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8. Natural Industrial

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8. Natural Industrial

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The natural industrial trend is shown off perfectly in this shower. Metallic finishes even in the tiles create an ultramodern look while the use of natural materials such as pebbles and shells add warmth.

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8. Natural Industrial

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The natural industrial trend is shown off perfectly in this shower. Metallic finishes even in the tiles create an ultramodern look while the use of natural materials such as pebbles and shells add warmth.

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9. Glass and Light

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9. Glass and Light

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The dark walls could easily have made this bathroom look gloomy and cramped. However, the shower’s clear glass wall and well-placed lighting add a sense of space and warmth.

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9. Glass and Light

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The dark walls could easily have made this bathroom look gloomy and cramped. However, the shower’s clear glass wall and well-placed lighting add a sense of space and warmth.

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10. Clever Contrasts

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10. Clever Contrasts

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Overly large tiles and dark colours can make a small space look even smaller, but in this bathroom the clever use of contrast in the white ceiling and clear glass wall evens it out. The state-of-the-art shower fixture reduces clutter too.

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10. Clever Contrasts

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Overly large tiles and dark colours can make a small space look even smaller, but in this bathroom the clever use of contrast in the white ceiling and clear glass wall evens it out. The state-of-the-art shower fixture reduces clutter too.

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11. Dark and Light

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11. Dark and Light

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Dark and light have been used to stunning effect in this bathroom with its Corian finishes.

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11. Dark and Light

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Dark and light have been used to stunning effect in this bathroom with its Corian finishes.

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12. Perfectly Shaped

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12. Perfectly Shaped

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An odd-shaped bathroom doesn’t have to limit you. Here the long and narrow shape was the perfect excuse to make the shower the entire width of the room.

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12. Perfectly Shaped

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An odd-shaped bathroom doesn’t have to limit you. Here the long and narrow shape was the perfect excuse to make the shower the entire width of the room.

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13. Something Old, Something New

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13. Something Old, Something New

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The white-painted brick walls and wooden cupboards in this bathroom have a distinctly old-world charm. Modern fixtures and tiling and a simple, clear glass shower cubicle give the room and instant update, though.

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13. Something Old, Something New

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The white-painted brick walls and wooden cupboards in this bathroom have a distinctly old-world charm. Modern fixtures and tiling and a simple, clear glass shower cubicle give the room and instant update, though.

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14. Neutral With Flair

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14. Neutral With Flair

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Neutral décor can easily look bland and without personality if you don’t do it right. Here, the subtle contrast in tones and the cave-like shape of the shower add drama and a touch of desert romance.

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14. Neutral With Flair

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Neutral décor can easily look bland and without personality if you don’t do it right. Here, the subtle contrast in tones and the cave-like shape of the shower add drama and a touch of desert romance.

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15. Modern Natural

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15. Modern Natural

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What could have been a rather boring modern minimalist bathroom is injected with some Wow! The use of stone tiles in the shower adds a surprising element that breathes life into the room.

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15. Modern Natural

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What could have been a rather boring modern minimalist bathroom is injected with some Wow! The use of stone tiles in the shower adds a surprising element that breathes life into the room.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

16. Nostalgic Yet Modern

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16. Nostalgic Yet Modern

Ontario design firm Alexander Design used an interesting blend of elements to create a bathroom with a nostalgic yet modern look. The grey marble of the shower is given warmth with the use of wooden flooring and neutral colours.

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16. Nostalgic Yet Modern

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Ontario design firm Alexander Design used an interesting blend of elements to create a bathroom with a nostalgic yet modern look. The grey marble of the shower is given warmth with the use of wooden flooring and neutral colours.

17. Making the Most of Space

17. Making the Most of Space

In this shower by Alexander Design, a small recess in the wall creates a shelf without taking up space. The protruding marble slab adds extra shelf space while the window allows plenty of natural light to shine in.

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17. Making the Most of Space

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In this shower by Alexander Design, a small recess in the wall creates a shelf without taking up space. The protruding marble slab adds extra shelf space while the window allows plenty of natural light to shine in.

18. One With Nature

18. One With Nature

Floor-to-ceiling windows and folding doors in this bathroom by Alexander Design allow you to erase the boundaries between the modern interior and the garden. The use of natural materials such as the wooden flooring adds to the feeling of being one with nature.

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18. One With Nature

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Floor-to-ceiling windows and folding doors in this bathroom by Alexander Design allow you to erase the boundaries between the modern interior and the garden. The use of natural materials such as the wooden flooring adds to the feeling of being one with nature.

19. Taking it Outside

19. Taking it Outside

If you have a secluded garden, having an outside shower is the ultimate luxury. This simple shower by Alexander Design blends perfectly with the rest of the environment while the wooden partition creates privacy and shelf space.

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19. Taking it Outside

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If you have a secluded garden, having an outside shower is the ultimate luxury. This simple shower by Alexander Design blends perfectly with the rest of the environment while the wooden partition creates privacy and shelf space.

20. Three Heads are Better Than One

20. Three Heads are Better Than One

Why have one showerhead when you can have three? In this shower by Ontario-based firm Alexander Design, you can have water coming from three directions. Recesses, textured walls and perfect symmetry add some style.

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20. Three Heads are Better Than One

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Why have one showerhead when you can have three? In this shower by Ontario-based firm Alexander Design, you can have water coming from three directions. Recesses, textured walls and perfect symmetry add some style.